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Since Hatton would rather fight Senchenko (which is a smart choice because he'd just be a stepping stone for Canelo), let's take a look at Alvarez's choices. And these aren't only fights for September. He could, and should face these guys anytime.
Richard Gutierrez: A pretty solid veteran. He's been in there with some great names like Clottey, Angulo and Abregu. He went the distance with two of those three, and Angulo was a completely mismatch so of course he got KO'ed there. This would be a good test for Alvarez.
David Estrada: Another solid veteran. I made a thread about this fight earlier. It would be a dangerous fight for Canelo, and a great test. Estrada has been in there with great names like Mosley, Berto, Cintron and Abregu. In my opinion he was robbed in the Abregu fight, and he's coming off of an impressive KO victory.
Luis Carlos Abregu: This is probably one of those few guys he should stay away from for a little big longer. That right hand is capable of putting Canelo on his ass if he isn't careful. Maybe in late 2011 this fight would make sense. Plus Abregu is coming off of a loss, so it wouldn't be as good. But if Canelo were to beat him, then he'd certainly prove that he's good.
Irving Garcia: The Monte Barrett of the WW division LOL this would be an easy fight for Canelo, and a decent name on his resume. It wouldn't prove very much, but it would at least get him started. In fact, I think this would be a great choice for him in September as long as he fights some of the other names next year.
Henry Bruseles: This would be a big step up too. Bruseles has been in the ring with Floyd Mayweather, and also gave Mike Jones a good fight and went the distance with him. A win over him, especially if its a KO would certainly prove a lot.
Antonio Diaz: Another veteran, and a decent name. He's been in there with everyone. Margarito, Mosley, Victor Ortiz, Cory Spinks, etc. I'd expect Alvarez to knock him out easily, especially after seeing what Ortiz did to him last year.
Junior Witter: I heard Witter is moving up, and this would be another great test. He's capable of outboxing Alvarez. He was able to somewhat outbox Bradley and Alexander, but Bradley's workrate and right hand and Alexander's size and power won the fight for them. This would test how Alvarez would do against a slick counter puncher, even though Witter is past his prime.
Alfonso Gomez: I'd really like to see this fight happen. Even though Gomez's best wins are over fighters with no pulse, he is a good name at WW and has been in the ring with Cotto. Unfortunately, I can't see Top Rank allowing this to happen.
Delvin Rodriguez: Even though he was robbed last night, he'll rebound. And when he does, this fight needs to happen. Rodriguez put Abregu on his ass and went the distance with him. I really wish he hadn't gotten robbed, because this would have been a great fight for September.
Richard Gutierrez: A pretty solid veteran. He's been in there with some great names like Clottey, Angulo and Abregu. He went the distance with two of those three, and Angulo was a completely mismatch so of course he got KO'ed there. This would be a good test for Alvarez.
David Estrada: Another solid veteran. I made a thread about this fight earlier. It would be a dangerous fight for Canelo, and a great test. Estrada has been in there with great names like Mosley, Berto, Cintron and Abregu. In my opinion he was robbed in the Abregu fight, and he's coming off of an impressive KO victory.
Luis Carlos Abregu: This is probably one of those few guys he should stay away from for a little big longer. That right hand is capable of putting Canelo on his ass if he isn't careful. Maybe in late 2011 this fight would make sense. Plus Abregu is coming off of a loss, so it wouldn't be as good. But if Canelo were to beat him, then he'd certainly prove that he's good.
Irving Garcia: The Monte Barrett of the WW division LOL this would be an easy fight for Canelo, and a decent name on his resume. It wouldn't prove very much, but it would at least get him started. In fact, I think this would be a great choice for him in September as long as he fights some of the other names next year.
Henry Bruseles: This would be a big step up too. Bruseles has been in the ring with Floyd Mayweather, and also gave Mike Jones a good fight and went the distance with him. A win over him, especially if its a KO would certainly prove a lot.
Antonio Diaz: Another veteran, and a decent name. He's been in there with everyone. Margarito, Mosley, Victor Ortiz, Cory Spinks, etc. I'd expect Alvarez to knock him out easily, especially after seeing what Ortiz did to him last year.
Junior Witter: I heard Witter is moving up, and this would be another great test. He's capable of outboxing Alvarez. He was able to somewhat outbox Bradley and Alexander, but Bradley's workrate and right hand and Alexander's size and power won the fight for them. This would test how Alvarez would do against a slick counter puncher, even though Witter is past his prime.
Alfonso Gomez: I'd really like to see this fight happen. Even though Gomez's best wins are over fighters with no pulse, he is a good name at WW and has been in the ring with Cotto. Unfortunately, I can't see Top Rank allowing this to happen.
Delvin Rodriguez: Even though he was robbed last night, he'll rebound. And when he does, this fight needs to happen. Rodriguez put Abregu on his ass and went the distance with him. I really wish he hadn't gotten robbed, because this would have been a great fight for September.
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